GPs prescribing COVID-19 antivirals ‘need more freedom to use their judgment’

Professor Mark Morgan says PBS criteria are, by their nature, too black and white
Professor Mark Morgan
Professor Mark Morgan.

GPs need more freedom to prescribe COVID-19 antivirals to elderly patients who do not have additional risk factors, the RACGP says.

Since being approved by the TGA in January, there here has been widespread confusion around accessing the drugs, as well as their indications and contraindications.